Yearbook Terminology

A few sentences that identify the who, what, where, when, how, and why of a picture.

A photo that goes off the page, into the external margin

The one-pica spacing between all of the elements in a spread.

The design of a spread, placement of photos, etc

The way that the book is divided and used as an organizational tool for the staff and reader.

The middle fold where the pages are bound.

A smaller headline that accompanies the main headline & provides specific, detailed information

The white space around the outside of the spread.

Heavier sheets of paper which hold the pages of the yearbook to the cover.

Page one of the yearbook. should include the name of the book, school address, year, etc.

Empty area of a spread that is not covered by pictures/type.

Outside of the yearbook which protects the printed pages.

A line of large type that introduces the topic and serves as a main visual point on the spread

Refers both to the topics featured on individual spreads, and how the topics are highlighted.

The terms used for photos of individual students grouped by grade level alphabetically.

A spread used to separate each of the sections of the yearbook.

The largest photo on the page.

Two facing or side-by-side pages in the yearbook.

Final pages of the yearbook. (typically 3+ pages) where the theme is concluded

The unit of measurement used in graphic design; 1/6 of an inch.

Connects the front and back covers. should include the name of the school, book, city/state

The first 2-4 pages of the yearbook, which introduce the theme.

A complete alphabetical listing of all people who appear in the book.

An imaginary horizontal line across a spread which elements do not cross.

The page number and the topic of a spread placed as a unit.

Unposed photos

List of the pages w/ the opening, sections, index, and closing. usually on the front endsheet.

A page-by-page listing of the yearbook's contents used to stay organized & plan for deadlines.

The story. Every spread should contain a story.

The structure created when the spread is divided into equal sections.

Item featured on the spread but stands out due to the change in background color and font.

A verbal statement and a visual look which tie all parts of the yearbook together.